Assynt, situated on the west coast of Scotland, is home to stunning scenery and wildlife

Welcome to Assynt Field Club

Assynt’s Wildlife, Landscape and Geology

Welcome to our website.  Allow us to help you discover and enjoy the stunning wildlife and unique wild spaces that can be found throughout Assynt.

Assynt is located on the west coast of Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. Our parish contains some of the most incredible scenery you will encounter in Scotland. We have deep sea lochs, pristine beaches and magnificent mountains.

The variety of wildlife recorded in Assynt, whether birds, dolphins, fungi, insects, or plants never fails to inspire both the casual and more experienced observer. Visit our species galleries for a small taster of what’s possible.

If you are travelling the ‘North Coast 500’, over 45 miles of which are in Assynt, stop with us a while. Then, give yourself time to appreciate the wider landscape. You never know what you might discover if you let our nature in.

We record and document a great number of wildlife sightings every year. Each and every one helps enhance the knowledge and understanding of the nature of Assynt. You can help with this, simply send us your sightings via the reporting form on this page or by email.

Whether you just want to browse our site, plan a visit or make use of the increasing amount of raw data now available we hope you find something of interest. Please visit us again to continue your adventure, and discover more of Assynt’s Wildlife, Landscape and Geology.

Upcoming Events

EVENT CHANGE: Oldany moorings

Sunday August 16th 2026

Raven’s Rock Gorge and Nature Trail, near Rosehall, East Sutherland

Sunday September 13th 2026

What's New?

Invasion of Assynt by giant horseflies

July 30th 2026

Hop trefoil in Lochinver

July 22nd 2026

A striking fly at Torbreck

July 17th 2026

Low tide at Balchladich

July 3rd 2026

Dandelions in Assynt

June 24th 2026

Report a Sighting - Assynt only

Sightings outwith Assynt cannot be used

Recent Sightings

Burying Beetle

One in a garden at Torbreck (Cheryl Smith) (12/08)

Bee Beetle

One in a garden at Torbreck (Cheryl Smith) (11/08)

Golden Eagle

One at Elphin (Pete) (11/08)

Scotch Argus butterfly

Four at two locations along Drumbeg Peat Road (Vince Hilton) (09/08)

Barn Owl

Hunting at last light, c. 22:00, Eadar da' sloc, near Lochinver (Michael Rochester) (08/08)

Spotted Flycatcher

A family group of three nested locally (Stefan Taylor) (04/08)

Common Hawker dragonfly

Two along the Culkein Drumbeg peat road (Beccy Garvey) (26/07)

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